OpenAI Updates GPT-5 for a Friendlier User Experience

Aug 17, 2025
OpenAI has announced updates to GPT-5, aiming to make the AI model warmer and more approachable based on user feedback.
OpenAI Updates GPT-5 for a Friendlier User Experience
OpenAI has announced updates to its latest AI model, GPT-5, to make it warmer and friendlier, based on user feedback that it previously felt too formal.
The changes, which are subtle, aim to make ChatGPT more approachable with small, genuine touches like "Good question" or "Great start," without increasing sycophancy compared to the previous GPT-5 personality.

The update comes after a somewhat rocky launch of GPT-5, which some users found less preferable than its predecessor, GPT-4o. OpenAI is addressing these concerns with the new update, which is expected to roll out within a day. The company emphasizes that these changes are designed to enhance user interaction without compromising the model's effectiveness.

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